Description
Air fryer chicken legs are a delicious and easy weeknight dinner option. With perfectly crispy skin and juicy, tender meat, these legs are sure to impress your family and friends. Seasoned with garlic powder and smoked paprika, this dish is full of flavor and can be customized for any occasion. Whether it’s a casual meal or a festive gathering, these air fryer chicken legs will steal the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken drumsticks (6 to 8 legs), patted completely dry
- 1.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Lemon wedges and fresh Italian parsley (for serving)
- Dipping sauce of choice (honey mustard, ranch, or BBQ)
Instructions
- Season Drumsticks: Pat chicken drumsticks dry. Mix baking powder and spices in a small dish. Drizzle chicken with olive oil, then rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of each drumstick.
- Load Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place seasoned drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between them.
- Air Fry & Flip: Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip drumsticks using tongs and air fry for another 10 to 12 minutes until golden, crispy, and internal temp reaches 175°F.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot with dipping sauce!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg